Giveaway- Rag Rugs, Pillows, and More: over 30 ways to upcycle fabric for the home
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 23, 2016 and you are in the running for this pretty rag rug technique and project book.
Open to U. S. residents only please.
“In this stunning new book, young crafter Elspeth Jackson reinvents the old (and somewhat forgotten) technique of rag rugging to create contemporary and sustainable homeware items from leftover fabrics.
You’ll be amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to upcycle old and well-loved garments into beautiful rugs, pillows, artworks, bags, and other gifts, using just a few basic tools and some simple techniques. The book is arranged into three chapters: Home includes a selection of projects for fun and easy rugs in a range of colors and styles, as well as a shaggy pillow, draft excluder, wall hanging, and chalkboard frame. Gifts has wonderful ideas for unique items that you can make for friends and family, from a clutch bag to flower hair clips and even a brooch. Finally, Seasonal will inspire you to turn your strips of fabric into decorations and gifts to use at certain times of the year, from a rag-rugged heart for Valentine’s Day, to an unusual spring wreath, and some gorgeous Christmas baubles. With lavish color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks, crafters of all ages will enjoy making these projects. A comprehensive section at the start of the book covers everything you need to know about which fabrics to choose, what tools you will need, and what the essential techniques are, allowing you to discover how to update this traditional craft with endless possibilities of color and fabric”
Oh what a wonderful book to have!! Thanks for the chance to have it!!
Ooh, I would LOVE to win this book!!
I’ve always wanted to do this. My Grandparent’s house was pre-Revolutionary War and full of all that decor. Real rag rugs were everywhere–the entry, the hearth, by the cold floor next to the beds…
Thank you for the giveaway. Would so enjoy this book.
Rag Rugs!! Sounds like a whole lot of fun
I have been wanting to make a rag rug but needing some guidance. This book sounds like the perfect answer.
I surely need this book if I don’t win a copy I will have to buy one.
Looks like lots of fun. Would love to try it!
This would be a good use of my fabric stash! My grandmother’s rag rugs are wearing out, and I’ve enjoyed looking at them through the years. It would be nice to learn and make.
This would be awesome!!! I love it!
Scrap rugs are a favorite of mine. Would love some inspiration!
from wind-swept VT,
the Vermonster
I think rag rugs would be perfect for my book style!
This would be a great couch project! Thanks for the give away!
I would love to win this book and discover all of the fun projects to create!
I would love to win this book! I have lots of fabric to do many of these!
I would love to win this book. I certainly have plenty of fabric to use!
My Mom always had one of these at the kitchen sink and I always thought it would be fun to make one for my kitchen. Now that I am retired you would think I’d have more time. This book might finally get me inspired to make one for me or maybe a few for gifts too. Thanks for the chance!
I love to learn how to make the pretty rag rugs.
Thank you for the chance.
Something I’d love to try. Thanks for the chance to win.
What an amazing book. Thanks for the chance to win it. Have a blessed Merry Christmas .
oh would love that book
I love rag rugs, brings back memories of my Grandma’s home; she made them and had them everywhere. I would love to make them too. Thank you.
Sounds like a wonderful
guide to making some
fun and unique things.
Carla from Utah
I’ve always been interested in making rugs out of unwanted and no longer used clothing. I think it will be a very relaxing experience. Even better to learn from a book with pictures, examples and directions. Thank you for this opportunity.
Jeri [email protected]
Making a rag rug has been on my to-do list for a while now. I really want to make one!!
ohhh yes please!
A got to do project for the winter and a great way to use up my scrap fabric stash, I’d love the chance to win! Thanks for all your ideas, Merry Christmas!
I would love an opportunity at winning this incredible fabric craft book! Sounds like I can do several great crafts together with my two grandkids. I’m always looking for several different crafts for us to do together.
What an awesome book! I would love to try some rag rugs and pillows
I have a ton of material to use up and this book would be great to have.
Sounds like super winter projects! I’d love to have this.
I would really like to try some of these projects!
I love recycling fabrics! This would be cool to win!
Love this look. Very homey. Thank you!
This book sounds like a wonderful book. I would love to explore it!
This looks like it would be a great way to get the kids involved.
I adore rag crafts of all kinds! Waste not want not…I would love a copy of this book.
I love thread and recycling.
I think rag rugs never go out of style. I would love to learn more about the process. Thank you for your generosity, with these give aways.
Lisa Jackson
My Daughter crochets rugs from t-shirt yarn! I would LOOOOVE this Book!! I would love to use my stash & make some great rag rugs for my old Farmhouse! 🙂 Thank you for chance to win it!!
What a wonderful book!!! I would love to win a copy of this book.
Oh my! I would LOVE this book!
Rag rugs bring back wonderful memories of my grandmother! So glad to see how they are still popular and now even more modern! Would love to win the book and see her take on a classic…
This would be great to help repurpose and simplify cloth/es surplus.
Would love to win this book!!!
I could really use this book! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win this great book!
I have always wanted to learn to make rag rugs.
I love recycling items in the home. The book looks very inspiring.
I just love making rugs. This book would be so fun to win. Thanks for the chance and Happy Holidays